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  • Know your deadlines: Check Canvas for your syllabus and modules as soon as you are enrolled, and note important due dates.
  • Build a study space: Choose one consistent place where you can focus, and use it throughout the semester.
  • Manage your time: Block off dedicated study time each week and protect it like any other commitment.
  • Ask for help: Tutoring, supplemental instruction and advising are available. Email Online Student Success Services anytime.
  • Know your learning style: Notice what helps you retain material, such as rewriting notes, reading aloud or completing practice problems, and use those strategies consistently.

Using Technology in Your Online Courses 

  • Learn Canvas first: All your courses live in Canvas. before the semester starts.
  • Email like a pro: Know how to send attachments and when to use Cc or Bcc.
  • Use word processing tools: You will need Word, Google Docs or a similar program to submit most assignments.
  • Get comfortable with spreadsheets: Basic Excel skills are useful, even outside data-heavy majors.
  • Try presentation tools: Learn PowerPoint, Google Slides or Prezi through free tutorials available with your .

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  • Do not let small gaps grow: Falling behind? Contact your instructor or Online Student Success Services right away.
  • Log in daily: A quick daily check-in is easier than a large catch-up session later.
  • Prepare early: Courses open two days before the term starts. Read the syllabus and explore Canvas before the first day.
  • Sync your calendars: Import your Canvas course calendar into Google Calendar or another app you already check.
  • Use the Canvas Activity Stream: Check it for to-dos, due dates, announcements and grades.
  • Have a backup plan: Save the IT Help Desk number at 303-352-7548 in case of technical trouble. Technology issues are not a valid excuse for late work.

Time Management

  • Plan ahead: Map out your week early rather than leaving coursework until the last minute.
  • Build in a cushion: Leave some buffer time each week so an unexpected issue does not derail your deadlines.
  • Set realistic goals: Know what you are working toward, and choose a course load you can reasonably manage.

Communication

  • Reach out early: Tell your instructor about barriers as soon as they come up. Do not wait.
  • Attend office hours: A few minutes of face time can help you build a stronger relationship with your professor.
  • Post thoughtfully: Discussion boards are for meaningful engagement. Make your posts count.
  • Turn on your camera: When appropriate, using your camera can support engagement and help you stay present in class.
  • Check in daily: Review your email, Canvas and Teams at least once a day. Even a quick response letting someone know you will follow up later can keep things moving.

Your Online Community

  • Be mindful of others: Online classes are still professional spaces. Treat classmates and professors accordingly.
  • Watch your tone: Text cannot carry tone of voice. Avoid all caps and read your message before sending.
  • Use humor carefully: Make sure your audience knows you are joking. Emojis may help in discussions, but skip them in formal papers.
  • Mind grammar and spelling: Keep written communication professional, and follow your professor’s lead on formality.
  • Always cite sources: Follow the same rules as any academic paper. Give credit, even in discussion posts.
  • Keep it appropriate: Everything you post should reflect the professional tone of a classroom.